CHAPTER 114: CHAPTER 114: BROTHERLY LOVE AND RIVALRY ARE FORMS OF AFFECTION TOO!

Bai Shilin and Xiao Li exchanged a few more words about why Wen Lan wanted her to return to B City, and discussed all the arrangements Wen Lan made before her death.

Plans can never keep up with changes!

If Wen Lan had known that Bai Ruoqing would die within two years after her passing, and that Xiao Li would learn about those dreadful matters, she might not have wanted Xiao Li to return to B City!

When she chose Qin Xiao, Wen Lan had hesitated, given that Qin Xiao was from the Qin Family in B City, but Wen Lan was truly satisfied with this student, Qin Xiao.

However, she also understood the difficulties of life in a big family; if the Wen Family’s issues were not resolved, Xiao Li might not have a good time marrying into the Qin Family.

Just at that time, the Bai Family found her, and Wen Lan learned that changes were imminent for the Wen Family, which set her mind at ease.

In everyone’s plans, there was no involvement of the Qin Family; according to the plan, Xiao Li would only marry Qin Xiao after everything was settled.

But because Xiao Li married early and the Qin Family got involved, the fall of the Wen Family’s main house became faster.

It happened so quickly that the second house of the Wen Family and the Bai Family hardly needed to intervene; the Bai Family just helped a bit overseas, while the second house of the Wen Family merely stabilized Wen Group.

The suppression of the Wen Family’s main house was down to the Qin Family, which they hadn’t anticipated.

After Bai Shilin and Bai Yu had said a few words, they left. Before leaving, Bai Yu glanced at Xiao Li’s left hand, "The injury is on your left hand, rest for a day, it’ll be fine. You should go back to the hospital to work tomorrow; I covered your shift yesterday."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Li chuckled lightly and said, "Yes, thank you, cousin."

Bai Yu waved his hand, "No need for such words among family."

Having said that, he left.

Bai Yu deliberately reminded Xiao Li to go to work tomorrow, hinting to her in a way that the matter was settled, and life should continue.

Xiao Li understood, which is why she responded with a smile.

After Bai Shilin and Bai Yu left, Xiao Li turned and snuggled into Qin Xiao’s arms, "Uncle, hug..."

Qin Xiao said nothing, just gently held her.

After staying in Qin Xiao’s embrace for a while, Xiao Li finally mumbled in his arms, "Uncle, let’s bring Mianmian back!"

Qin Xiao smiled and said, "Okay."

The two spoke and then walked hand in hand to visit Qin Father and Qin Mother to pick up Mianmian.

Upon entering, they saw Qin Mother and Qin Tan laughing, while He Jie had an amused yet helpless expression, and though Qin Father wasn’t laughing, his eyes were full of smiles, while Little Stone was playing with toys alongside Mianmian...

The atmosphere in the entire living room was exceedingly warm; as soon as Xiao Li walked in, she was enveloped by the warmth, eliminating any trace of chilliness.

As Qin Xiao and Xiao Li entered the living room, Qin Mother, upon seeing Xiao Li, glanced at her hand injury, though distressed by Xiao Li’s recent experiences, said nothing.

Some things are better left unsaid; let them gradually fade away!

Qin Mother extended her hand towards Xiao Li with a smile, "Little Li is here, come quickly... Let me tell you, there’s happy news in our family again; your sister-in-law is pregnant again."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Li smiled too and said to He Jie, "Sister-in-law, congratulations."

He Jie helplessly shook her head, "Last time at the old residence, we agreed not to have a second child easily, so as not to make things too easy for the brothers.

But I got pregnant again so soon, only regretting that someone’s too cunning."

The cunning person in question was currently swaggering triumphantly before Qin Xiao, "How about it? I still have tricks up my sleeve as the elder brother!"

Qin Xiao gave Qin Tan a cool glance, "Yeah, you have ways, but lost quite a few brain cells, huh!"

Qin Tan sneered at him, "I know you’re envious, jealous, and resentful."

Qin Xiao gently shook his head, "No, not at all.

What’s there to envy about things that require brain cells?

If I want a second child, I’ll just talk to Nini."

Qin Xiao wasn’t wrong. Despite Xiao Li having been upset last time by family traditions, declaring no second child was welcome.

Yet if Qin Xiao really proposed having a second child, Xiao Li wouldn’t oppose it.

It’s just Xiao Li had an unexpected situation during the last delivery, resulting in a Caesarean section, and Mianmian is only just over a year old; being pregnant now isn’t ideal, so Qin Xiao hasn’t raised the topic of a second child...

Upon hearing Qin Xiao’s words, Qin Tan was immediately stumped.

Brothers are indeed the most annoying!

Inwardly, Qin Tan thought, glancing at He Jie’s belly: child, child, you better make sure you’re a girl!

Feeling Qin Tan’s intense gaze, He Jie turned to ask him, "Tan, what are you looking at? Is something wrong with me?"

Qin Tan shook his head, "No, I’m looking at your belly."

Qin Tan replied to He Jie, then looked at Qin Mother, "Mom, weren’t you able to tell if it was a boy or a girl just by seeing the belly?

Can you take a look at He Jie’s belly now and assess the likelihood of it being a girl?"

The people in the living room were all stunned by Qin Tan’s words.

He Jie, who was initially touched by Qin Tan’s interest in her belly, felt like spitting when she heard his words.

To hell with feelings, let them go to hell!

And after Qin Mother and Xiao Li snapped back to reality, they both burst into laughter, Xiao Li even, mindful of Qin Tan being the elder brother, dared not laugh too openly, covering her mouth and chuckling...

As for Qin Mother, she wasn’t so cautious, she not only laughed but also decided to chide Qin Tan a bit, "Tan’er, I remember giving birth to you quite cleverly!

How come your intelligence went offline now?

It’s said pregnancy muddles your brain for three years; the one pregnant is Xiao Jie, so if anyone gets muddled, it should be Xiao Jie!

Why are you the one acting silly first?

Xiao Jie has just become pregnant, where’s the belly that you’re asking me to look at?

Tan, the old folks often said in the past, the more you hope for something, the less it comes to you.

Back when I was pregnant with your brother, I hoped for a daughter, and yet, I gave birth to a big healthy son."

Upon hearing this, Qin Tan quickly began muttering at He Jie’s belly: son, son...

Noticing Qin Tan staring at her belly once more, He Jie didn’t bother asking him what he was looking at, not wanting to hear any more silly remarks.

Can’t even look at him...

Leaving Qin Father and Qin Mother’s place, He Jie, too lazy to deal with the foolish Qin Tan, headed off first, Qin Tan wanted to chase after her, but with Little Stone too tired from playing and unable to walk, he had no choice but to carry Little Stone and chase after his wife.

Standing at the gate, Xiao Li watched as the family of three walked away, then she and Qin Xiao each took a hand of Mianmian and slowly walked back home...

"Uncle, you should stop bullying our elder brother!

You’ve bullied him so much he’s afraid of having a son."

Qin Xiao chuckled, "That’s because he can’t handle it, I’m not afraid of having a son.

No matter if you have a son or a daughter, I can teach them to be loving and supportive siblings."

Hearing this, Xiao Li looked at Qin Xiao with doubt, "You, who seize every chance to bully your elder brother, can really teach kids about love and mutual support?"

Qin Xiao replied with a laugh, "The love and rivalry between brothers is also a form of affection!"